Tip Of The Week

Tip of the Week

August 11, 1993

GOLF SWING TAKEAWAY

The following golfing tip comes from PGA West assistant pro Bill Johnson, who notes that the key move to any good golf swing is the takeaway. How far and how fast you actually take the club away determines swing plane, angle of attack and rhythm.

To promote a longer and slower backswing, try this exercise. Place a second ball approximately 1 foot behind the ball you are hitting. Take your normal stance, make your normal swing and allow yourself to roll the second ball out of the way on your takeaway. This will put your big, slower muscles into action, eliminating the quick pick-up motion and giving you a better shoulder turn. This also allows you to make an adjustment in your swing without thinking about it.